Meta Description: Dieting gets a bad name from people who use them carelessly. This article from PlanetSpark explains why dieting is a good solution for weight loss and how it can be done the right way.
What is Dieting?
Dieting often means 'restriction', or reducing the amount of food you eat in a day. This is one of the most effective ways of losing weight – but only if it is done right. Growing children (4-18 years) need somewhere between 1200 kcal/day to 2200 kcal/day. The exact amount depends on the weight, height, metabolism, and overall health of the child.
Diets Are Good
When someone decides to go on a diet to lose weight, they should make sure that they are getting enough calories. We need food for energy to think, study, and play. This is why we should not cut out ALL food from our diet. Instead, we can include healthy options and remove the unhealthy junk that does not give us the necessary nutrition. This type of dieting will not harm the body and is, therefore, not dangerous.
The Dangers Of Extreme Dieting
A lot of people, young and old, feel that they have to lose weight to feel good about themselves and to please others. This is an unhealthy mindset, which can lead to extreme, unhealthy diets. Completely cutting out carbs and fats is actually unhealthy for you. You need these nutrients for your brain and body to function. Fats should make up around 30% of your total calorie intake.
Healthy Dieting Tips
If you want to lose weight to stay fit, become more athletic, or for some other personal reason, you can follow these tips:
- Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein-rich foods.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Avoid unhealthy snacks like chips and sodas.
- Eat all three meals a day.
- Exercise.
Take Away
If you are keen on dieting, never go for extremes. It is always a good idea to check with your doctor or nutritionist, as they will help you understand what kind of foods you should avoid or include in your diet based on your metabolism, weight, height, and overall health.
FAQs
- Are diets dangerous?
Not all diets are bad. We can include healthy options and cut out the unhealthy junk that does not give us the necessary nutrition. This type of dieting will not harm the body and is, therefore, not dangerous.
- How can we lose weight in a healthy way?
We can lose weight in a healthy way by eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking water, exercising, and avoiding unhealthy snacks.
- How many calories should children consume in a day?
Children should consume between 1200-2200 kcal in a day.
- Is the number of calories we need to consume the same for everyone?
No, the number of calories we should consume depends on our weight, height, metabolism, and overall health.
- Do we need carbs and fats in our diet?
Yes, carbohydrates and fats are an important part of the diet, as they are necessary for the body to function.
